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Branch Cantina, Long Branch, NJ

Branch Cantina

4.3
4.3
207 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
Bienvenido! Come as you are to our flip flop and family-friendly, beachfront cantina serving Mexican classics, handcrafted Margaritas, and over 100 Tequilas and Mezcals in a colorful and lively, indoor-outdoor space.

COVID-19 RESERVATION POLICIES - In accordance with recommendations from the CDC, we have modified our reservation and seating policies to ensure the comfort and safety of our guests during the pandemic. We are taking limited reservations via OpenTable. The majority of our seating is walk-in seating on a first come, first serve basis. Please stop by the Cantina and put your name on our walk-in list! We look forward to seeing you soon - salud!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (732) 795-6619

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Long Branch, New Jersey

  • Cross street

    Morris Avenue

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 207 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey - Central

    Best Service

  • New Jersey - Central

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. Sabrina

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s been a minute since I’ve been to Branch Cantina - but so happy to be back. Our server, Erin, was a breathe of fresh air and helped us start my significant other’s birthday weekend off right! Great food, refreshing drinks, top notch service!
  2. robert

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Given 1 bottle of water for a table of 8. Waited 15 minutes for anther 2 bottles just to fill or glasses once and another 10 minutes to order. Music so loud we couldn't hear each other. Very disappointing
  3. AnthonyG

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Have passed this restaurant for years without going in. Made reservations for last night and was completely satisfied. Food was very good as well as a wonderful waitress. Will be back again soon.
  4. NatalieW

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had inside reservations on Mother's Day and were seated right away. Hostess and waisted wait staff are friendly and professional. Empanadas were some of the best we've had, not greasy and very delicious. I had crispy pork belly tacos with pineapple salsa. I will most definitely be back for those again!! Spicy pineapple margarita was a favorite. And you can't beat the location, Oceanside!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food was great, we tried all of the small plates and none of them disappointed. The drinks are overpriced, small & lacking alcohol. The noise level is HIGH. Do not go here if you want to have any conversation. Our server was great, even on a very busy night, she did a wonderful job!
  6. LoriD

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    LOVE this place. It’s becoming my new favorite spot for Mexican food. The margaritas are so GOOOOD!!! Our server last night was awesome too. Can’t wait to go back!!
  7. MariaC

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was really good and so were the margaritas! Our waitress was awesome, too!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Service was absolutely wonderful, our server was awesome! It was brighter and less formal than I thought it was going to be, but that was my mistake, in what I thought it was going to be. Great experience overall - would definitely go back. The food was delicious and the meal was very reasonably priced.
  9. JoeyD

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was so great. Nice people great chips, great tacos. The drinks were so yummy but a little on the small side for how much you pay. Really wonderful time we had though. And the staff is so accommodating and you can customize any dish!
  10. GinaS

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks!!! Highly recommend. Can’t wait for the summer here!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    It was a last minute decision to have a late night dinner there but it was a great one! The server Erin was kind and attentive. The food was great and the drinks were better. There was a singer who had a lovely voice. Overall, it’s definitely a great late evening spot to chill and have drinks.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and view!
  13. SaraH

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Not great food. Had the pork belly tacos and the queso fondido.
  14. RichardG

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great Ribs and Sausage combo, server Edgardo very good. Manager friendly. Confusion with reservation, switched from 8 to 7PM , restaurant dis nit see the change till we were already at podium. Unsure if they could seat us .Otherwise great meal, best we had at yhe hotel !
  15. Phoenix

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was our first time at Branch Cantina. The food was very good as was the service.
  16. PamF

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing....and being able to enjoy it outdoors while looking at the ocean was just superb. Great restaurant, I will be back
  17. Mimi18

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We ate outdoors. Such a nice view of the water. Food delicious and unique
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    We went last summer, food and service was amazing. This time not so fun. Waitress was very friendly but food and drinks were not good. Service took a while Not sure we would go back again based on our experience last night
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall2food1service5ambience4
    The food was horrible. I got bad stomache pain that night. Also we ordered a quesadilla which was just a tortilla with cheese on top w beef.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Beer never came ordered food and wasn’t correct. Ordered a salad w salmon and there was no salmon - waitress didn’t care and manager/owner looked and acted hungover
  21. Ryan

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    The food and service both left a lot to be desired.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Service was poor. Server was not well versed on the menu. Had a mid afternoon reservation and the palace was quiet. Server was no where to be found most of the time.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were amazing! Our first time there but we’ll definitely be back!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was plentiful. Quality was very good. Service was excellent.
  25. Gellie

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious margaritas! Great food. Restaurant has a Miami vibe. We will be back
  26. MaryA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall2food3service4ambience2
    It was just ok. Dinner for 5, $550. Small portions and the food was just ok.
  27. NikkiK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and food! Can’t wait to go back again.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had lunch here. It was a rainy day so unfortunately didnt get to enjoy the amazing scenery of the Ocean. Still a gorgeous view, but wish the sun was shining!! Food was awesome. Shared a bunch of apps with friends. Plantains, short rib quesadilla, empanadas, guacamole- all delicious!! I had a spicy pineapple margarita and it was fantastic- great balance of ingredients. Really enjoyed this lunch!
  29. Jamie

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit but definitely not our last! The food is delicious and the Margaritas are fantastic!
  30. Sujo

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Good food and ambiance, friendly staff, but slow service.
  31. CDAnthony

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We like this place for the good variety of food and endless cocktail options. Service is almost always excellent. The menu is always changing so we can mix it up each time we go. Perfect place to meet friends for drinks and a bite. It is one of our favorite Pier Village stops.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and reasonably price. I enjoyed my experience and will definitely go again.
  33. sandivil

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly great service all around. Food was great.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal and the waiter made the evening even better Ask for Jamal!! The food and service were perfect
  35. Sarah

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New menu is great. Service was exceptional. We had a brilliant evening. Thanks. (So glad you changed the menu - we stopped coming last year because it wasn’t good). Happy to return and have a regular restaurant to come to again.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent and the service was great.
  37. Altrina12

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jamar was an excellent server, as well the bartender came over to our table to check-in on us. Great place, great food!
  38. Colleen

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Menu is limited which may be because it’s off season, but not the place to go if you’re looking for burritos or quesadillas etc. Drinks weren’t bad but overall we were underwhelmed.
  39. JenniferC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The tacos were delicious and the drinks were excellent
  40. Foodiemom

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2022

    overall1food1service5ambience3
    The menu is extremely limited. Couldn't find anything to eat. Had one cocktail and left.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Branch Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 795-6619.

Branch Cantina is rated 4.3 stars by 207 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Branch Cantina

110 Ocean Ave Long Branch, Long Branch, NJ 07740-6624

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Morris Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    Long Branch, New Jersey

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Resort Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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